Port of Belfast
Northern Ireland’s direct feeder link via Liverpool unlocking, smooth, dependable container logistics.
Belfast Container Service
Coastal Container Line Ltd. – Container Operations
Victoria Terminal 3, Westbank Road, Belfast – Northern Ireland – Bt3 9jl
Container Availability UK & Eire
| Location | 20′ dry vans | 40′ high cubes | Specialized equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast, GB/XI | ● Availability | ● Availability | ● Please call for availability |
| Dublin, IE | ● Availability | ● Please call for availability | ● Please call for availability |
| Liverpool, GB | ● Availability | ● Availability | ● Please call for availability |
| London, GB | ● Availability | ● Availability | ● Please call for availability |
| Birmingham, GB | ● Please call for availability | ● Please call for availability | ● Please call for availability |
| Leeds, GB | ● Please call for availability | ● Please call for availability | ● Please call for availability |
| Motherwell, GB/SCOT | ● Please call for availability | ● Please call for availability | ● Please call for availability |
| as of April 20, 2026 | |||
Belfast Schedules & Transit Times
Master Schedule A Service – Westbound
| Port | A Service |
|---|---|
| Hamburg | Sun–Mon |
| Wallhamn* | Contact your local ACL office in Gothenburg for Schedule information. |
| Antwerp | Wed–Thu |
| Liverpool | Sat–Sun |
| Belfast** | Thu–Thu |
| Dublin** | Fri–Fri |
| Halifax | Mon–Mon |
| New York PNCT & FAPS | Wed–Thu |
| Baltimore | Fri–Sat |
| Norfolk-NIT | Sun–Sun |
*RORO Service via AET **Container Service Only via dedicated weekly feeder vessel.
Master Schedule A Service – Eastbound
| Port | A Service |
|---|---|
| New York PNCT & FAPS | Wed–Thu |
| Baltimore | Fri–Sat |
| Norfolk-NIT | Sun–Sun |
| New York PNCT | Mon–Tue |
| Halifax | Wed–Thu |
| Liverpool | Wed–Thu |
| Antwerp | Wed–Thu |
| Hamburg | Sun–Mon |
| Belfast** | Thu–Thu |
| Dublin** | Fri–Fri |
**Container Service Only via dedicated weekly feeder vessel.
Transit Times A Service – Eastbound
| From ↓ | To Liverpool | To Dublin** | To Belfast** | To Hamburg | To Antwerp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 6 days | 11 days | 12 days | 10 days | 13 days |
| NY Container PNCT | 13 days | 18 days | 19 days | 17 days | 20 days |
| NY RORO FAPS | 13 days | – | – | 17 days | 20 days |
| Norfolk NIT | 10 days | 13 days | 14 days | 13 days | 16 days |
| Baltimore | 11 days | 15 days | 16 days | 14 days | 17 days |
Transit Times A Service – Westbound
| From ↓ | To Halifax | To New York | To Baltimore | To Norfolk NIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 8 days | 10 days | 12 days | 14 days |
| Belfast** | 13 days | 15 days | 18 days | 20 days |
| Dublin** | 10 days | 12 days | 15 days | 17 days |
| Antwerp | 11 days | 13 days | 15 days | 17 days |
| Hamburg | 14 days | 16 days | 18 days | 20 days |
| Wallhamn* | 20 days | 23 days | 25 days | 27 days |
*RORO Service via AET.
**Container Service Only via dedicated weekly feeder vessel.
Cut-offs Belfast – Westbound
| Belfast, IR | Docs | VGM | Cargo | Cancel/Roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RORO | – | – | – | – |
| Container | 15.00 Fri. local time | 15.00 Fri. local time | 10.00 Mon. local time | 16.00 Thu. local time |
| Haz. | 15.00 Fri. local time | 15.00 Fri. local time | 10.00 Mon. local time | 16.00 Thu. local time |
| Static | – | – | – | – |
- Docs: Final date and time for submitting Cargo Declaration Data to your ACL office for all westbound shipments to North American ports.
- Cargo: Final date & time for receiving cargo at port of loading.
- Cancel/Roll: Final date & time for receving adjustments on booking, there after a fee of $500/container will apply for any container requiring to be rolled or cancelled. Subject to change, please refer to your booking confirmation for information related to your shipment/‐s.
office in Dublin
Contact information
Atlantic Container Agencies Ltd. Ireland
Address
The Malting Tower, 4th Floor
Grand Canal Quay
Dublin 2
D02 C6P8
- Phone: +353 1 6350005
- Sales: [email protected]
- Customer Service Import: [email protected]
- Customer Service Export: [email protected]
Belfast Surcharges & Accessorials
Import Demurrage Belfast
- Paid to: The carrier
- Free time: Counting begins on the first business day following complete discharge of the vessel
- Terms: Calendar days
| Equipment | Free days | Day 1–9 | Day 10–16 | Day 17+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft. Dry van & Tanks | 5 business days | 81 GBP | 111 GBP | 151 GBP |
| 40 ft. Dry cargo, HC | 5 business days | 131 GBP | 171 GBP | 211 GBP |
Import Detention Belfast
- Paid to: The carrier
- Free time: Counting begins once the equipment is turned over to the custody of the shipper (excluding day of interchange)
- Terms: Business days. Once free time expires, detention is charged on calendar days
| Equipment | Free days | Day 1–3 | Day 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry cargo, High cube, Open top, Flatracks | 2 business days | 40 GBP | 60 GBP |
| Reefer | 2 business days | 80 GBP | 120 GBP |
Export Demurrage Belfast
- Paid to: The carrier
- Free time: Specified number of free days prior vessel ETA. Counting begins once received at the terminal. Demurrage charges will commence on the day after expiration of free time and count until the day of loading aboard a vessel
- Terms: Business days. Once free time expires, demurrage is charged on calendar days
| Equipment | Free days | Day 1–7 | Day 8–14 | Day 15+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft. Dry cargo, Open top, Flatracks, Tanks | 5 business days | 33 GBP | 44 GBP | 55 GBP |
| 40 ft. Dry cargo, High cube, Open top, Flatracks, Tanks | 5 business days | 33 GBP | 44 GBP | 55 GBP |
| Reefer and temp controlled tanks | 2 business days | 77 GBP | 115 GBP | 126 GBP |
Export Detention Belfast
- Paid to: The carrier
- Free time: Counting begins once the equipment is turned over to the custody of the shipper
- Terms: Business days. Once free time expires, detention is charged on calendar days
| Equipment | Free days | Day 1–3 | Day 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry cargo, High cube, Open top, Flatracks | 3 business days | 25 GBP | 40 GBP |
| Reefer | 3 business days | 55 GBP | 80 GBP |
See complete list of surcharges on the subpage linked below.
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